Alma Kamalu Kalima Welborn's Obituary
Alma Kamalu “Kukui” Kalima Welborn, 92, passed away at her son’s home in Burbank, CA on Saturday, September 28, 2019. She was born in Hilo, HI on March 24, 1927. Kukui, who was full Hawaiian, was active in Hawaiian groups, a hula dancer, a school librarian for over 30 years, and a renowned choir singer & soloist.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 6, 2019 at Haili Church in Hilo. Family requests casual attire.
She is survived by two sons, Kehau (Sue) Welborn and Kaleo (Patricia) Welborn; her brothers Nohea “Square" Kalima and Norman Kalima; nephews and nieces; grand and great-grand nephews and nieces.
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